Sunday, February 21, 2010

I got an invite to a junk-food themed party, and I decided I wanted to make a giant cookie just like the ones at the mall. Luckily, I stumbled onto Cookie Madness, a website that is chock full of yummy recipes.

I followed Anna's Giant Cookie recipe-- leaving out the M&M's-- and I was so impressed with what came out of the oven. (I have nothing against M&M's, but I don't love them in cookies).

I made some substitutions based on what I had on hand, like regular whole-wheat flour instead of whole-wheat pastry flour, and lemon juice instead of lemon zest. (Also, I poured in a whole bag of Trader Joe's Frozen Blueberries, because I figured, why not add some more antioxidants?)

They are delicious, and they really do stain your tongue purple, just like the recipe promises.

Monday, February 8, 2010

A couple years ago, when I was a blushing bride, I swore my MAC blot powder fulfilled all my powder needs.

Then, I left my compact in a hotel room in the Adirondacks and I decided to try a cheaper drugstore alternative. After that, a Sephora opened in our local mall, and I began to experiment with pricier powders.

But, now I'm back in the loving arms of MAC Blot Powder. It makes my oilslick of a complexion look matte, without looking ghostly. It evens me out without looking like I'm wearing a mask.

MAC Blot Powder, I'm sorry we had to spend time apart for me to appreciate you.

Well, the jury is still out on the L'Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara(!). My lashes looked a little spidery this morning, but that may be because I cannot figure out how to hold the mascara wand.

I will keep you updated.

However, there is no doubt that I love my new, black rib-knit tights from Forever 21. It took me several fruitless trips to the gigantic Forever 21 at my local mall, before I found them. But now, my legs feel like they are wearing cozy, little sweaters.